MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,029 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush + slight play. (2.4.G.2)
Centre exhaust secured by a jubilee clip
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake discs corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
osr tyre worn inside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
osr tyre worn inside edge
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FX53 BBJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX53 BBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FX53 BBJ registered?
FX53 BBJ is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2003.
Is FX53 BBJ safe to buy?
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